Children's Sweaters & Hats Knitting Seamless Raglan Top Down: Step by Step Patterns & Photos (Richdesigns) [Paperback]

Mary Rich Goodwin (Author)

Book Description

Series: Richdesigns

PULLOVERS & CARDIGANS—SOLID COLORS, FAIR ISLE DESIGNS AND TEXTURES

Accompanied by color photos, the eleven patterns allow for various sizes and sleeve length.

Basic information on colors and weight and fiber content of yarns, and types of needles.

Instructions on how to read and follow a pattern.

Graph paper and guidelines for developing one's own patterns, and other practical tips.

Glossary, Abbreviations, Index.

12 national supply sources with address, phone number, web site, and email address.

Author provides her address and email and will answer general or technical questions.

Mary Goodwin has knit over 2000 sweaters and beautiful seamless raglans are everyone's favorite.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

I explain various techniques and the reason and explanation for the different needles. I also provide helpful tips, a stitch glossary, and a design section with ideas for designing your own motifs, plus a sample of knitting graph paper for you to use. The patterns I enjoy knitting the most are the top down seamless raglan, which I worked and changed until I had the proportions just right. It is like magic cast on so many, work the neck ribbing, divide for sleeves, front and back, and viola, a sweater. The pattern seemed to work for any size sweater knit the yoke longer and the sweater is larger. Once you have the process down, I encourage you to use the basic sweater and try designing for yourself. Branch out and change colors, designs, add stripes or textures and create your own original sweater.

About the Author

Mary Rich Goodwin obtained her teaching degree in Health Education in 1980 from BYU in Provo, Utah, a Masters Degree in Education in 1988, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership in 1994. She has taught Junior High for 19 years, and has written curriculum for her school district. Her six children, including five boys and one girl, have been the inspiration for many of her designs. When they were young and money was tight, knitting sweaters was not only fun, but economical. Mary explains that her life has been extremely busy and hectic and she firmly believes that knitting is an excellent form of therapy. She is also an advocate for and has participated in humanitarian efforts throughout the world. As a result of donated knitting projects, leapers have comfortable knitted and crocheted bandages, premature babies have caps, and many babies have Afghans and booties.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 68 pages
• Publisher: Agreka Books; 1st edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888106522
• ISBN-13: 978-1888106527
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,477,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, fun and seamless patterns, July 29, 2000

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This review is from: Children's Sweaters & Hats Knitting Seamless Raglan Top Down: Step by Step Patterns & Photos (Richdesigns) (Paperback)

This book helped me to create cool and fun patterns on my sweaters. I have been knitting since I was nine. This book shows you how to create any kind of pattern you can think up. It shows you how to do different kinds of patterns while you are using different colors. See I have her first book and it was great and worth the cost. So was this book. I love the way you don't have to sew the peices together. Whoever likes to try new things with knitting than you have got to try this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy, Beautiful Sweaters!, March 7, 2010

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This review is from: Children's Sweaters & Hats Knitting Seamless Raglan Top Down: Step by Step Patterns & Photos (Richdesigns) (Paperback)

These sweaters are perfect for kids. And easy to knit! Because they are seamless designs, they are comfortable for active children, who tend to pull sweaters off by pulling on the sleeves! No popping seams to destroy your work. Quick to knit and comfortable to wear, these patterns will soon be among your favorite sweaters to make.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Variety & Instructions, January 6, 2011

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This review is from: Children's Sweaters & Hats Knitting Seamless Raglan Top Down: Step by Step Patterns & Photos (Richdesigns) (Paperback)

Just when I thought I had all the raglan instructions I would ever want, I found this little gem. The range of patterns was more than I realized. The directions are clear and easy to follow. Notes on adapting the patterns for older children and adults are a real plus. There are patterns that call for different yarn weights and designs that range from one color to multi-hued yokes. A great addition to any knitter's library.